New DSLR's on the horizon?

K-? · 11-15-2011, 03:30 PM

I've been shooting with a K10D for about 4-5 years. Looking for a new body, but want to pull the trigger at the right time. Looking at previous announce dates, it looks like a K-r class camera is overdue (should have been in Sep) and a K-5 class camera is due January-ish. Any Ideas on what is on the horizon?

Following the pattern, there should be an update of the K-r (16mp sensor?) and a all new form factor K-5 "replacement" (with the same sensor)

(Advanced DSLR timeline)
K10D 13-Sep-06
K20D 23-Jan-08
K-7 20-May-09
K-5 20-Sep-10
K-? (Jan-12)

(Budget DSLR timeline)
K100D 22-May-06
K100D super 28-Jun-07
K200D 23-Jan-08
K-m 22-Sep-08
K-x 17-Sep-09
K-r 9-Sep-10
K-? (Sep-11)

I'm drawn to the K-5 and can't really imagine I'd "need" it's successor, but would love to get it on clearance, similarly with an unbeatable deal on a K-r 2nd body, and save for the new advanced body.

sjwaldron · 11-15-2011, 03:57 PM

We can always speculate, and many have... a lot, but to my knowledge there isn't even a single piece of credible evidence about the next revision of Pentax DSLRs right now.

photoleet · 11-15-2011, 04:39 PM

Something is coming in January, even a Pentax representative said that.

Ole · 11-15-2011, 05:30 PM

The usual signs have been there for a K-5 replacement - first a silver version to make us buy that second body and then a hefty price drop. I only hope they keep the K-5 form factor and control button layout.

RioRico · 11-15-2011, 07:09 PM

We have no idea what will be announced, nor when.
I suspect Ricoh will do something *very* surprising.
So don't faint if an announcement isn't as expected.
But keep those speculations and fantasies flowing.

v5planet · 11-15-2011, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

We have no idea what will be announced, nor when.
I suspect Ricoh will do something *very* surprising.
So don't faint if an announcement isn't as expected.
But keep those speculations and fantasies flowing.

I predict a photographic rifle that shoots a net of interwoven photo-sensitive fibers which wraps around subjects and produces a three dimensional image of them in the throes of fear.

sebberry · 11-15-2011, 08:39 PM

Originally posted by Ole

The usual signs have been there for a K-5 replacement - first a silver version to make us buy that second body and then a hefty price drop. I only hope they keep the K-5 form factor and control button layout.

They didn't keep the K10D/K20D form factor, why would they keep the K7/K5 form factor around any longer?

v5planet · 11-15-2011, 08:41 PM

Originally posted by sebberry

They didn't keep the K10D/K20D form factor, why would they keep the K7/K5 form factor around any longer?

They would save buckets of money not spent on redesigning the chassis or the user interface, as well as on the assembly line tools to produce them.

sebberry · 11-15-2011, 08:55 PM

Originally posted by v5planet

They would save buckets of money not spent on redesigning the chassis or the user interface, as well as on the assembly line tools to produce them.

Same could be said for keeping the K10D/K20D design.

That and people would have been able to keep their battery grips and batteries.

v5planet · 11-15-2011, 09:10 PM

Originally posted by sebberry

Same could be said for keeping the K10D/K20D design.

That and people would have been able to keep their battery grips and batteries.

I assume they updated the chassis between the K20 and K-7 because they saw improvements they wanted to make that required an overhaul. If Pentax is happy with the K-7/K-5 ergonomics, I don't see why they would make any dramatic changes just to keep up a pattern. New battery grips and batteries are a source of potential revenue, though.

Alizarine · 11-15-2011, 10:02 PM

Originally posted by v5planet

I predict a photographic rifle that shoots a net of interwoven photo-sensitive fibers which wraps around subjects and produces a three dimensional image of them in the throes of fear.

sounds cool to me.

Anyway, Ricoh's just acquired Pentax last October. It's good, I think, that they're not so rushing out to make a new camera just to keep with the date trend or just to keep in line with releases from other manufacturers. Hope Ricoh-Pentax is doing the most out of their getting-to-know-each-other time and deliver a quality product as expected (or more). The K-x, K-r, and K-5 are very good cameras, with the 645D a very good take on the MF market too, and if the first Ricoh-Pentax product is going to displease even the loyal users the merger will lose a lot of money.....

RioRico · 11-15-2011, 10:58 PM

Originally posted by v5planet

I predict a photographic rifle that shoots a net of interwoven photo-sensitive fibers which wraps around subjects and produces a three dimensional image of them in the throes of fear.

That works for me. A rifle for the pro version, a handgun for the consumer version, and a derringer for the Q market. Next: an electro-dart that lights-up a subject from within.

v5planet · 11-15-2011, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by RioRico

That works for me. A rifle for the pro version, a handgun for the consumer version, and a derringer for the Q market. Next: an electro-dart that lights-up a subject from within.

Certainly people would be less concerned about being mugged while carrying their expensive photographic equipment around shady areas.

RioRico · 11-16-2011, 08:14 AM

Originally posted by v5planet

Certainly people would be less concerned about being mugged while carrying their expensive photographic equipment around shady areas.

Oh, the muggers will have those too first. No, the best way to keep your gear safe is to relabel it all as SEAGULL.

Clavius · 11-16-2011, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by v5planet

I predict a photographic rifle that shoots a net of interwoven photo-sensitive fibers which wraps around subjects and produces a three dimensional image of them in the throes of fear.

Sounds good, but will there be M42 adapter for it? Otherwise it's a nogo for me.

11-15-2011, 03:30 PM	#1
K-? Guest	New DSLR's on the horizon? I've been shooting with a K10D for about 4-5 years. Looking for a new body, but want to pull the trigger at the right time. Looking at previous announce dates, it looks like a K-r class camera is overdue (should have been in Sep) and a K-5 class camera is due January-ish. Any Ideas on what is on the horizon? Following the pattern, there should be an update of the K-r (16mp sensor?) and a all new form factor K-5 "replacement" (with the same sensor) (Advanced DSLR timeline) K10D 13-Sep-06 K20D 23-Jan-08 K-7 20-May-09 K-5 20-Sep-10 K-? (Jan-12) (Budget DSLR timeline) K100D 22-May-06 K100D super 28-Jun-07 K200D 23-Jan-08 K-m 22-Sep-08 K-x 17-Sep-09 K-r 9-Sep-10 K-? (Sep-11) I'm drawn to the K-5 and can't really imagine I'd "need" it's successor, but would love to get it on clearance, similarly with an unbeatable deal on a K-r 2nd body, and save for the new advanced body.

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11-15-2011, 03:57 PM	#2
sjwaldron Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,235	We can always speculate, and many have... a lot, but to my knowledge there isn't even a single piece of credible evidence about the next revision of Pentax DSLRs right now.

11-15-2011, 04:39 PM	#3
photoleet Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: DMV Photos: Albums Posts: 431	Something is coming in January, even a Pentax representative said that.

11-15-2011, 05:30 PM	#4
Ole Administrator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,408	The usual signs have been there for a K-5 replacement - first a silver version to make us buy that second body and then a hefty price drop. I only hope they keep the K-5 form factor and control button layout.

11-15-2011, 07:09 PM	#5
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	We have no idea what will be announced, nor when. I suspect Ricoh will do something very surprising. So don't faint if an announcement isn't as expected. But keep those speculations and fantasies flowing.

11-15-2011, 07:35 PM	#6
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by RioRico We have no idea what will be announced, nor when. I suspect Ricoh will do something very surprising. So don't faint if an announcement isn't as expected. But keep those speculations and fantasies flowing. I predict a photographic rifle that shoots a net of interwoven photo-sensitive fibers which wraps around subjects and produces a three dimensional image of them in the throes of fear.

11-15-2011, 08:39 PM	#7
sebberry Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Frozen white North Photos: Albums Posts: 1,135	Originally posted by Ole The usual signs have been there for a K-5 replacement - first a silver version to make us buy that second body and then a hefty price drop. I only hope they keep the K-5 form factor and control button layout. They didn't keep the K10D/K20D form factor, why would they keep the K7/K5 form factor around any longer?

11-15-2011, 08:41 PM	#8
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by sebberry They didn't keep the K10D/K20D form factor, why would they keep the K7/K5 form factor around any longer? They would save buckets of money not spent on redesigning the chassis or the user interface, as well as on the assembly line tools to produce them.

11-15-2011, 08:55 PM	#9
sebberry Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Frozen white North Photos: Albums Posts: 1,135	Originally posted by v5planet They would save buckets of money not spent on redesigning the chassis or the user interface, as well as on the assembly line tools to produce them. Same could be said for keeping the K10D/K20D design. That and people would have been able to keep their battery grips and batteries.

11-15-2011, 09:10 PM	#10
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by sebberry Same could be said for keeping the K10D/K20D design. That and people would have been able to keep their battery grips and batteries. I assume they updated the chassis between the K20 and K-7 because they saw improvements they wanted to make that required an overhaul. If Pentax is happy with the K-7/K-5 ergonomics, I don't see why they would make any dramatic changes just to keep up a pattern. New battery grips and batteries are a source of potential revenue, though.

11-15-2011, 10:02 PM	#11
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by v5planet I predict a photographic rifle that shoots a net of interwoven photo-sensitive fibers which wraps around subjects and produces a three dimensional image of them in the throes of fear. sounds cool to me. Anyway, Ricoh's just acquired Pentax last October. It's good, I think, that they're not so rushing out to make a new camera just to keep with the date trend or just to keep in line with releases from other manufacturers. Hope Ricoh-Pentax is doing the most out of their getting-to-know-each-other time and deliver a quality product as expected (or more). The K-x, K-r, and K-5 are very good cameras, with the 645D a very good take on the MF market too, and if the first Ricoh-Pentax product is going to displease even the loyal users the merger will lose a lot of money.....

11-15-2011, 10:58 PM	#12
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by v5planet I predict a photographic rifle that shoots a net of interwoven photo-sensitive fibers which wraps around subjects and produces a three dimensional image of them in the throes of fear. That works for me. A rifle for the pro version, a handgun for the consumer version, and a derringer for the Q market. Next: an electro-dart that lights-up a subject from within.

11-15-2011, 11:05 PM	#13
v5planet Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,915	Originally posted by RioRico That works for me. A rifle for the pro version, a handgun for the consumer version, and a derringer for the Q market. Next: an electro-dart that lights-up a subject from within. Certainly people would be less concerned about being mugged while carrying their expensive photographic equipment around shady areas.

11-16-2011, 08:14 AM	#14
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Originally posted by v5planet Certainly people would be less concerned about being mugged while carrying their expensive photographic equipment around shady areas. Oh, the muggers will have those too first. No, the best way to keep your gear safe is to relabel it all as SEAGULL.

11-16-2011, 08:19 AM	#15
Clavius Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: De Klundert Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,150	Originally posted by v5planet I predict a photographic rifle that shoots a net of interwoven photo-sensitive fibers which wraps around subjects and produces a three dimensional image of them in the throes of fear. Sounds good, but will there be M42 adapter for it? Otherwise it's a nogo for me.